Bye Week: What They're Saying?

This week NFL.com has a list of the Top 10 Deep Threats, so let's take a look at where our favorite buzz cut Packer landed. 1. A.J. Green, (Bengals); 2. DeSean Jackson, (Redskins); 3. Odell Beckham, Jr. (Giants); 4. Allen Robinson (Jaguars); 5. Julio Jones (Falcons); 6. Antonio Brown (Steelers); 7. Alshon Jeffery (Bears); 8. Emmanuel Sanders (Broncos); 9. Amari Cooper (Raiders); 10. Will Fuller (Texans).

The Packers Are SOOO Predictable

Before I face the wrath of the "Trust in Tedders" and "Ask Vic" I will state winning is a whole lot better than losing, so I am happy with the 34-27 win over the Lions keeping the Packers (2-1) in second place in the North behind the "Break Up The Vikings" (3-0) and ahead of the Lions (1-2) and the No Luck Bears (0-3).

 

Now I ask "Ask Vic" and the "Tedders" to tune out because I have something serious to say and those two are so far up Ted Thompson's ass they haven't seen daylight for eons or 11 years.

Week 3 - DO YOUR DAMN JOB!!!!!

Week 3 has arrived with the Packers opening their home schedule against the Detroit Lions after coming off a stinker of a game against a very flawed opponent the North's defending champion Minnesota Vikings.

 

The Packers lost 17-14 and had two chances to either send the game into overtime or win it with formerly All-World quarterback Aaron Rodgers at the helm. However, Mr. Rodgers fumbled the first time and threw the game-ending interception on the other.

FROM THE SUBLIME TO THE RIDICULOUS, PART ZWANZIG

(It's German just because)

 

SUBLIME

 

Best Wishes To Our Bart Starr

Two weeks ago it was reported that the most beloved Packer of them all Bart Starr was returning to Tijuana for another stem cell treatment.

 

“We’re really looking for big things to happen with this visit because this is probably the healthiest Bart’s been in two years,” said Cherry Starr, Bart’s wife.

 

Now that is about as SUBLIME as the Packers faithful can hope for these days as the Packers sort through their tribulations on the field.

Depression And Reality Setting In

Don't Say Anything Dad

There are possibly four things going on with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense. The first one could have been avoided and the second and third can be fixed, but the fourth is catastrophic.

Week 2 - Musings And Predictions

It looks like starting cornerback Sam Shields will not be playing because of a concussion. Outside linebacker Jayrone Elliott (hamstring), cornerback Josh Hawkins (hamstring) and safety Chris Banjo (hamstring) did not participate in practice and may be inactive on Sunday night. The other two on the injury list wide receivers Trevor Davis (shoulder) and Jeff Janis (broken hand) were full participants.

 

The Vikings will be without starting defensive tackle Shariff Floyd (knee) and may be without starting right cornerback Xavier Rhodes (knee) and starting left tackle Matt Kalil (hip). Last week's hero inside linebacker Eric Kendricks has an ankle injury, but he was a full participant as was running back Adrian Peterson (ankle). Former Packer wide receiver Charles Johnson has a quad injury, but he was also a full participant.

 

With that out of the way now down to tacks. Even though Shaun Hill did a decent job at quarterback in the win over the Titans No. 1 draft pick Sam Bradford will start this week. The key to him or anyone is getting a rush on him, so if the pass rush is there the Packers should keep the game a low scoring affair.

Week 1: What They're Saying

Power Rankings:

FOX SPORTS.com By Dan Parzych/FanSided via Ramblin' Fan on Sept. 2

No. 4 (1. Patriots. 2. Panthers. 3. Seahawks)

Since taking over the starting job at quarterback for the Green Bay Packers in 2008, Aaron Rodgers has thrown double-digit interceptions only twice during the regular season. In fact, Rodgers has only thrown 13 interceptions over the last two seasons and with one of his favorite targets in Jordy Nelson (ACL) returning for the 2016 season, the Packers quarterback should be in for another monster season. Despite all of their struggles displayed throughout the 2015 season, Green Bay was on the verge of reaching the NFC Championship last January before losing in overtime to the Cardinals. Between the return of Nelson along with a slimmer Eddie Lacy, the potential is high for the Packers' offense to display big numbers, as they should be considered favorites in the NFC North heading into Week 1. With seven-straight playoff appearances, don't be surprised if that number moves up to eight for the Packers.

(MY NOTE: Josh Sitton was cut on Sept. 3. The Bears were ranked last at 32).

Roster Rumblings

Looking around the roster the Packers kept three quarterbacks and I have no problem with that because we don't know how healthy Brett Hundley is and Joe Callahan earned at least a few weeks on the 53 because he was the only one who provided the "WOW" moments during the preseason.

How I Sit on Sitton

The opening game is just a couple days away and the Packers roster is now set. I'm not happy with some of the moves made by General Manager Ted Thompson, but what else is new. I have learned to live with it. However, I'm very much not happy with some innuendo put out by Head Coach Mike McCarthy concerning the biggest move made on cut down day.

Saturday Ted Thompson started the rebuilding of the Packers with the release of 3-time Pro Bowl guard Josh Sitton with a year left on his contract. What is doubly worse about this transaction is that with one move Thompson not only made the Packers worse, but vastly improved the Packers most hated rival.

Trump Comes To The Rescue When The Vikings Panic

Spielman's Role Model Comes To The Rescue

Two days ago (Sept. 1) Minnesota Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman made this statement, “The one thing we will not do is put our organization in a situation where it’s going to inhibit us or hurt us going into the future. People are asking for some crazy things. People think we’re desperate. We’re not going to do something that in my estimation, in talking with Coach (Mike Zimmer) and our ownership, that puts us in a situation that jeopardizes the future of the franchise. You’d be amazed at what’s being asked to give. We’ll have to wait and see. Expectations change. Everybody’s playing tonight and wants to make sure they get healthy through this game.”

 

So Pioneer Press beat writer Dane Mizutani could state yesterday (Sept. 2) without reservation because he got this straight from the horse's mouth that, "Spielman made one thing very clear Thursday night when addressing the media before Vikings squeaked out a 27-25 win over Los Angeles Rams: Although it sounds like the Vikings indeed plan to bring in another quarterback — whether that’s via trade or the waiver wire has yet to be determined — the organization will not mortgage its future to do so. That more than likely means high draft picks are off the table. Spielman isn’t about to part with one for a one-year rental at quarterback whileBridgewater recovers. Spielman also isn’t going to give up any of the Vikings’ up-and-comers, which it sounds like he’s been asked about since Bridgewater went down on Tuesday afternoon."

Cutdown to 75 Had Some Surprises

It was cutdown day in the NFL when all 32 teams had to get down to 75 and end of the day there were a few surprising moves by the Packers.

Hometown Boy Peter Mortell Was Living The Dream Until Monday - His Grandfather Hunting With Vince Lombardi And With His Dad At Lambeau Field

First, General Manager Ted Thompson cut Green Bay native Peter Mortell. I thought Mortell had won the battle with Tim Masthay for the punting job. He seemed to be a gamer and I was ready to move on from Masthay, who has been mired in a year and a half slump. But what do I know?

Gridiron DONALD TRUMP Out For The Season

Last year Jordy Nelson went down in the second preseason game and almost immediately Aaron Rodgers among others began a campaign trying to get the preseason cancelled because Nelson was lost for the season in a game that didn't mean anything.

 

What they didn't take into account was Jordy didn't get hurt by being hit during the game, but just by landing on his leg funny. That injury could have happened at training camp or getting out of bed or just running during a normal day's activities. However, that didn't stop those who have an agenda spouting off about topics while using false facts (sound familiar Trump supporters?) to back it up.